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U.S. Congressman warns of “creeping Chinese influence” in Guyana
…says America ‘cannot afford to lose natural resource rich Guyana’
(Kaieteur News) – A United States Congressman has raised concerns about what he describes as growing Chinese influence in Guyana, warning that it could threaten American interests in a nation that is rich natural resources.
“I write to call attention to creeping Chinese influence and threats to American interests in the nation of Guyana,” Congressman Gabe Evans said in the letter addressed to US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Congressman, Gabe Evans
Evans, who serves on both the Energy & Commerce and Homeland Security Committees, said he is increasingly alarmed by credible reports of growing interference, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Guyana.
“These activities have the potential to threaten regional stability and undermine US interests in countering Beijing’s predatory practices in our backyard. As the administration continues to prioritize American interests in the Western hemisphere, I ask that you and the State Department vigilantly monitor Guyana and how the CCP may be working to subvert priorities in areas such as diplomacy, energy, and critical minerals,” Congressman Evans said.
To this end, he linked his concerns to Guyana’s political leadership, noting that the September 2025 general elections returned President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo to office under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio
He claimed, “Both the president and the vice president have a long and public history of emphasizing strategic alignment with China. This is exacerbated by the People’s Progressive Party, which itself is affiliated with the International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties, a pro-China assembly of international communist and socialist parties.”
He contended that China has followed a “tried-and-true playbook” in developing regional players across the world by leveraging financial investments and infrastructure projects in exchange to secure political influence and favours. In relation to this, the congressman noted that he has noted a similar approach in Guyana via, “debt-trap diplomacy and favoritism as seen with allegations of Chinese money laundering per a 2022 Vice News report.”
He referenced a reported US$1.5 billion low-interest loan from China and inexperienced Chinese firms securing billions of dollars in contracts over far more experienced and competitively priced international bidders.
“The United States cannot afford to lose Guyana to CCP influence and cronyism. Guyana is a nation with rich natural resources and a population that is ready, willing, and able to partner with the United States,” he said. He urged that the US remain vigilant and ensure that China’s role in Guyana does not undermine US foreign policy objectives, particularly in areas such as energy, diplomacy, and critical minerals.
“I urge you and your office to continue these efforts while not overlooking the significant influence China has established in Guyana which could be counterproductive to the State Department’s position on the US hegemony in international markets,” he added.
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